Why have whistleblowers told the American people more than its own gov't has?

Senator Hawley Press Office · Acting Director Rowe just confirmed whistleblower claims that the Secret Service did, in fact, refuse drones from local law enforcement at Trump’s Butler rally. Why have whistleblowers told the American people more than its own government has?
Aug 2
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